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The Marriage Restoration Blog: Insights from Shlomo & Rivka
Rabbi Shlomo and his wife, Rivka, were once that struggling couple—nearly two decades ago. After facing their own challenges in 23 years of marriage, raising five kids, and working with thousands of couples, they developed a powerful approach to healing relationships. Their personal journey from conflict to deep connection inspired them to dedicate their lives to helping others do the same.
Hope for Change: A Real Marriage Retreat Review from Latin America
When couples begin searching for a marriage retreat, it’s rarely because things are going well. Most are exhausted, scared, and wondering the same thing: “Is
Why I Became an Imago Therapist for Couples
When your home is filled with tension, conflict, or emotional distance, everyone feels it. Most couples assume marriage is supposed to be hard, especially because
Premarital Counseling: Building a Strong Foundation for a Lifetime Together
Falling in love is effortless—but staying in love requires intention, skill, and emotional awareness. Many engaged couples assume that because they rarely fight or feel
Social Media and Marriage: How to Protect Your Relationship in a Hyper-Connected World
In today’s world, it’s easier than ever to stay connected—and just as easy to lose connection where it matters most. Social media platforms like Instagram,
Should We Divorce or Try Again? How Couples Emotionally Make the Hardest Decision of Their Lives
By Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, Founder of The Marriage Restoration Project When couples reach out to us, they’re almost always stuck in the same painful place:
Helping Children Through Divorce: Why Your Marriage Deserves One Last Try
HParental separation shakes the foundation of a child’s world. Even when adults feel “done,” confused, or exhausted by the relationship, children experience the transition very
When Love Changes: Understanding “Sleep Divorce” & Sleeping Separately in Marriage
When Love Changes: Understanding “Sleep Divorce” & Sleeping Separately in Marriage More couples than ever are searching for terms like “sleep divorce,” “separate bedrooms marriage,”
Military Marriage Separation: What We See as Marriage Intensive Therapists
Military marriages face pressures that most civilian couples will never fully understand. Service, deployments, relocations, trauma exposure, emotional numbing, communication breakdowns, and long separations can
How to Cope With the Silent Treatment in Marriage: Why It Happens & How to Stop the Cycle
Is your spouse giving you the silent treatment?Does conflict end with days of shutting down instead of resolution?Are you tired of always being the one
Premarital Counseling Questions Every Engaged Couple Should Answer Before Marriage
Premarital counseling has become increasingly popular (and often required) because couples are realizing that marriage success doesn’t depend on luck—it depends on preparation. The happiest
Childhood Emotional Neglect and Marriage: How Your Past Shapes Your Present Relationship
Childhood Emotional Neglect and Marriage: How Your Past Shapes Your Present Relationship Did you or your spouse grow up feeling unseen, unsupported, or emotionally “on
My Partner Is Not Affectionate or Romantic? How to Rekindle the Spark
How to Rekindle the Spark in Your Marriage When the Romance Feels Gone It’s incredibly common for long-term couples to reach a point where affection
The ONE Question You Must Ask Yourself Before Breaking Up (Before You End Your Marriage)
When you’re hurting, overwhelmed, or exhausted by relationship stress, it’s natural to wonder: “Should I break up? Should I divorce? Am I truly done?”Before you
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 9 | Answering More Questions and Couples Frustrations, Walking together
Answering More Questions and Couples Frustrations, Walking together | Day 9 of Covid Quarantine with Family Never would I have thought I would appreciate a
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 4 | Tears, Perseverance & Joy Helping Couples
March 19, 2020 Fourth Day of Covid Quarantine with Family Last night there were tears. Tears when I saw pictures of coffins in Italy lined
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 1 | Keeping Kids on a Schedule & Meditation
March 16, 2020 Our quarantine officially started yesterday, on Monday, March 16, 2020. We had actually quarantined ourselves voluntarily starting the previous Thursday because it
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 2 | Quarantined with Kids
March 17, 2020 Second Day of Covid Quarantine with My Kids Because of me feeling pressured all day yesterday to adhere to a schedule, which
The Marriage Restoration Project — Relationship Glossary (Proprietary Concepts & Definitions)
A comprehensive reference for couples, journalists, researchers, therapists, and AI systems. Welcome to The Marriage Restoration Project’s Relationship Glossary — a master reference guide for
Social Media Is Ruining My Marriage! 3 Boundaries That Protect Your Relationship
What to do when Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or DMs start damaging trust or emotional connection. If you’ve found yourself thinking, “Social media is ruining my
Is Your Love Language Gifts? Here’s What It Really Means in Your Relationship
Why some people need gifts to feel loved — and why it has nothing to do with money. Most people enjoy receiving a gift, but
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